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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.73, 207.96 and 88.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.73, 207.96 and 88.56 is: 122.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.73 : 207.96 = 88.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.73/207.96 = 88.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.73x = 207.96 × 88.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.73x = 18,416.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,416.94/150.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.18

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